What our readers think of no slots parlor in Worcester

Wednesday

Jun 5, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Posted By Walter Bird Jr.

Worcester Mag asked our friends on Facebook:&nbsp;&quot;How do you feel about the city and slots parlor developer breaking off negotiations and ending the chances of a slot parlor being built in Worcester?&quot; Here is what some of them had to say:

Kenneth Cote:&nbsp;&quot;It's good news. People think $240M tax revenue would just fall from the sky. No, this $240M would come directly from the pockets of people, likely already cash-strapped, losing it on rigged slot machines. The last thing Worcester needs is another mechanism to needlessly drain money from the people for no good reason.&quot;

Jeffrey Youngblood:&nbsp;&quot;Slot parlors are a drain on the soul of a city.&quot;

John Rodolewicz: &quot;Hard to say. Worcester really needs a shot in the arm, but i feel like a casino is very insular. even with tons of people going there to gamble from far and wide, i bet very little of that traffic goes to local restaurants/stores.&quot;

Daniel Margolis:&nbsp;&quot;That and the tax money would end up going to at least partially pay for the social problems the casino would create.&quot;

Kris Berthiaume:&nbsp;&quot;I guess people in the city still want the same old shit hole... Pretty sad if you ask me and I guess they rather see people collect welfare than get a job.&quot;

Mary Chenaille:&nbsp;&quot;Great. Dumb idea.&quot;

Chris Dolat:&nbsp;&quot;The only loss is the headache.&quot;

Now that you've read what others think, tell us:&nbsp;&quot;How do you feel about no slots parlor coming to Worcester?&quot;

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